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Y22 OMW

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,578 mi
Last recorded120,578 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 OMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 120,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 113,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 113,918 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,973 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,480 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,429 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,800 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,680 miles

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 33,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

osf tyre worn low on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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Y22 OMW is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y22 OMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y22 OMW registered?

Y22 OMW is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is Y22 OMW safe to buy?

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